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Te Ra O Te Ui Ariki focuses on keeping traditional titles out of court
Saturday 6 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Features, National
Te Ra O Te Ui Ariki, a public holiday celebrated on the first Friday of July every year, pays tribute to the Ui Ariki, and Aronga Mana (traditional leaders) of the Cook Islands.
Church talk: Embracing God’s Abundance in Our Lives
Saturday 6 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Living in the Cook Islands, surrounded by the blue Pacific Ocean and vibrant island culture, it's easy to see the blessings that God has bestowed upon us. Yet, amidst the beauty, we often face challenges that test our faith and resilience, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Virtues in Paradise: The Power of your word
Saturday 6 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
Many things happen in life that we cannot control. Yet, according to scripture, the main reason we’re here is to master ourselves, to use our free will and self-control to choose writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.
Te Ipukarea Society: Muri shoreline saviours scoop up 52 bags of rubbish
Saturday 6 July 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
The 6th annual Muri Lagoon Beach Cleanup took place last Saturday, marking another successful year for this fantastic community event.
Rarotonga prepares official ceremony for Vaka Marumaru Atua's arrival
Saturday 6 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Tourism, Weather
Rejoicing at the arrival of Vaka Marumaru Atua and their celebrated and prominent son, master navigator Captain Peia Patai, and crew, the community of Akatokamanava Mauke turned out in force to welcome the team ashore.
Kata: Ports
Thursday 4 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Vigilance at Ports key to preventing illegal drug importation: Moananu
Thursday 4 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, Local, National
Despite Cook Islands having a relatively low number of drug importation cases compared to other countries in the Pacific, there is no guarantee that it is not coming through, says the country’s ports authority.
17 burglaries recorded in June, residents told to be watchful
Thursday 4 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Last month, 17 burglaries were reported to Police and just a few days into the month of July, a 15 year-old boy was arrested after he was found unlawfully on a Titikaveka property.
NES seeks expert to bolster coastal protections for Rarotonga, Aitutaki
Thursday 4 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, Local, National
The National Environment Service (NES) is looking at boosting the protection for the coastal areas of Rarotonga and Autitaki in a bid to address current and future risks and concerns.
Clash of opinions on Cook Islands Māori language
Thursday 4 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Education, National
The Mapu Taurekareka O Nikao, Pa Enua, Rangiatea Matavera, and Vaka Puaikura teams presented vigorous ‘akatika’ (For) and pātoi (Against) sentiments in the 'Epetoma ō te reo Māori Kūki 'Āirani debate competition on Wednesday.
Farmers’ market in $7.6m Avarua project
Thursday 4 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Punanga Nui minister George ‘Maggie’ Angene has acknowledged Deputy Prime Minister Albert Nicholas for confirming the construction of the farmers’ market complex.
Tupapa and Titikaveka claim final netball spots
Thursday 4 July 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
Titikaveka Pearls will face Tupapa at the Netball Cook Islands Premiership finals today after defeating Arorangi 61-51 in the semi-final match on Tuesday.
Kata: Medicinal marijuana
Wednesday 3 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Exciting finals at mixed touch tourney
Wednesday 3 July 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The Business House Mixed Touch Tournament concluded on Monday with thrilling grand final matches, marking the end of another successful event with Air Raro winning the Mana Division, ICI Crew the Moana Division, and Te Mavericks Ora the Toa Division.
Pet Talk: Diagnosing Ciguatera / Fish Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
Wednesday 3 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Ciguatera poisoning is a type of foodborne illness caused by consuming fish that have accumulated ciguatoxins, which are produced by marine microorganisms, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
Tatau, tatā and tuatua Māori - read, write and speak
Wednesday 3 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Culture, Education, Features, National
Tauranga Vananga Minister George “Maggie” Angene has called on Members of Parliament to do their part in preserving reo Māori Kūki 'Āirani by speaking the language during Parliament sittings.
Record year for Aussie visitors to the Cook Islands
Wednesday 3 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
It’s anticipated that this financial year will see more Australian visitors to the Cook Islands than ever before, with 32,000 holidaying here.
Medicinal cannabis now permitted in Cook Islands with prescription
Wednesday 3 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National, Tourism
Cook Islanders and visitors can now bring in medicinal cannabis into the country from New Zealand and Australia provided they meet certain requirements, says Te Marae Ora (TMO), Ministry for Health.
Is our language at risk of disappearing?
Wednesday 3 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
A United Nations agency says te reo Māori Kūki' Āirani is decreasing at an accelerating pace and is at risk of disappearing as more Cook Islanders shift their preference from their native tongue to English.
Kata: US Supreme Court
Tuesday 2 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
